Grapes Long-awaited - the best option for a temperate climate

The abundance of various fruits and vegetables on the shelves undoubtedly indicates that this industry is developing rather well and bearing fruit. But many want to grow their crops in order to be confident in the quality and benefits of consumed products. This applies to grapes, it is believed that it belongs to the southern varieties of fruits, and it is almost impossible to get it in the middle belt, but it's not so, there are sorts that have a high enough frost resistance, and with proper care you can get yourself grown bunches.

Appearance

Grapes variety Long-awaited refers to white varieties, it is notable for its attractiveness and good marketable appearance, due to these qualities it is very often used for commercial purposes. Berries are large enough to weigh up to 12 grams, although the average weight varies within 7 grams. Berries differ in elongated shape and attractive color, with full maturation can give an amber tint. Bunches have a weight of up to 1.5 kilograms and a conical shape, yet they are very dense. The skin of this variety is transparent and thin, in the light through it you can see dense flesh.

Taste qualities

Saturated sweet and sour taste, medium density of berries, absence of superfluous astringency and juiciness - all these qualities can be reliably attributed to the grape variety Long-awaited. I also want to note that there are no bones in the berries, or maybe one, but dense and large. Given the size of the grapes, this indicator clearly distinguishes it from other large varieties. During the meal, thin skin is almost not felt.

Productivity

Green grapes of this sort differ early maturity. The crop can be harvested after 105-120 days after the first bunch formation began. Grapes The long-awaited will please the gardeners with their own taste already in mid-August. Also, given the size of the berries, you can collect enough harvest from one bush, about 6-10 kilograms.

Growth conditions

• Grapes The long-awaited is perfectly adapted to moderate temperatures and has a high frost resistance, able to withstand the cold to -23 degrees.
• Such a variety begins to blossom in the middle of June, therefore, during this period it is necessary to monitor the protection of young shoots from diseases and external mechanical damages.
• For the winter period, it is best to remove the vines from the trellis and cover them with agrofiber, this is necessary in order that the bush is not frozen and ready for fruit bearing for the next year.
• The plant is distinguished by the presence of both sexes in the inflorescence, so problems with pollination should not arise, this function must be performed by the grapes on their own.
• Another problem that a gardener may face is poor tolerance of excessive moisture. Grapes The long-awaited is prone to rot, in the event that heavy rain falls or uncontrolled watering occurs. When such a situation is formed, the best way out is to shelter the bush with a film at the time of heavy precipitation.
• The advantage of the variety is its good resistance to various diseases and parasites. Wasps do not really like this green grapes, so they harm it much less than other varieties.

Trimming

Given the large size of berries and grapes, it needs constant care, timely pruning. If you do not control the load, then the bush can not withstand the accumulation of fruit and just die, in this case, the crop will not be at all. Optimal is the presence of 30 eyes for 5-6 square meters, in which case the plant will be able to cope with its own weight. It is also necessary to carry out the procedure of pasynkovaniya. To berries could mature, they need a sufficient amount of sunlight, so it is necessary to remove excess branches and leaves that cover its direct hit.

Transplantation of grapes

That the bush grows well and gives a rich harvest, it necessarily needs fertile soil. Grapes The long-awaited must be replanted by the same technology as any other variety:

• The best time for the procedure will be either late autumn or early spring.
• The fovea should be shallow, so that the plant receives as much air as possible, and it is also desirable to pour out a mixture of soil and mineral fertilizers to the bottom.
• Grape has a very fragile root system, so you can not let it get damaged. It is necessary to fill the groove with a fertile mixture in small parts.
• Also, the bush will need a support, so it must be driven into the ground immediately after planting.
• Next, you need to pour the grapes with a few buckets of water, this procedure is necessary in order for the rooting to take place as quickly as possible, and in the autumn it will additionally protect the bush from frostbite.
• Also in cold weather, the plant requires hilling to avoid overcooling.

Considering the characteristics of the grapes, the long-awaited, it can be concluded that it is perfectly suitable for growing in the middle zone of Russia, where other varieties simply will not have enough sunlight and heat.